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Uneven Tone & Dullness
Dark spots, post-blemish marks and a tired, flat complexion. Vitamin C and brighteners even tone; gentle exfoliation lifts dullness.
What we would reach for
Formulations for uneven tone & dullness
A focused shortlist from the range, chosen for this concern. The actives that do the work: vitamin C, alpha arbutin, azelaic acid, niacinamide.
vitamin Calpha arbutinazelaic acidniacinamide
Understanding the concern
Understanding uneven tone
Dark spots, post-blemish marks and a generally dull complexion come from excess or uneven melanin, often triggered by sun and past inflammation. It responds well to treatment, but slowly, and only if sun exposure is controlled.
Vitamin C and targeted brighteners even the tone, gentle exfoliation lifts dullness, and daily sunscreen is what stops new spots forming and protects your progress.
Vitamin C
Brightens overall tone and defends against the daily damage that causes dullness. A morning antioxidant staple.
Alpha arbutin and azelaic acid
Target specific dark spots and post-blemish marks by interrupting excess pigment, gently and reliably.
Sunscreen
Non-negotiable here. Without daily SPF, brightening actives are working against fresh damage and spots keep returning.
A simple routine for uneven tone
- AM: vitamin C serum, moisturiser, then sunscreen every single day.
- PM: a targeted brightener such as alpha arbutin, or gentle exfoliation a few nights a week.
- Be patient. Pigment fades over eight to twelve weeks, and only if sun exposure is controlled.
Common questions
Why are my dark spots not fading?
The most common reason is inconsistent sun protection. Brightening without daily SPF is like bailing a boat without plugging the leak.
How long until spots fade?
Expect eight to twelve weeks for visible fading of most marks, longer for deeper or older pigment. Consistency matters more than strength.
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